Boulders—artfully notched into the stone wall and rising out of the shallows—turn the pool, which is surfaced in blue pebbled plaster, into a pond. Cascading water reinforces the natural effect.
A Craftsman approach to landscape means stone and brick are used to
weave the house and garden together.
Cool and crisp furnishings and bedding meet vintage details like recessed ceiling soffits and white wainscoting for a serene look. The cherry-finish floor by Armstrong adds warmth.A little contrast draws the eye, like this streamlined look within a traditional setting.
Off the girl’s bedroom is a retreat that blends contemporary styling and Craftsman shingles made of fire-resistant fiber cement by James Hardie Siding Products. Curtains and cushions are Sunbrella fabric. The sleeping porch, a feature of many
Craftsman homes, gets an update.
Elements of surf nostalgia dominate the game room’s sitting area, which features strong verticals in the varnished wave board, chair fabric, and the view of old Waikiki.
Simple variations on a surfing theme
bring the room to life.